1To James Madison from Bernard Peyton, 24 April 1826 (Madison Papers)
I am favor’d with yours of the 21st:, covering receipts for four Hhds: Tobacco, which I will have pleasure in disposing of, to the best advantage, whenever you may so direct. I quote it at present from $3¾ to 10, general sales, a very fine Hhd: might reach $11. This price tho’ I fear is temporary, & to continue only whilst the supply is limited, which is yet the case, the receipts up to this...
2Bernard Peyton to James Madison, 8 June 1830 (Madison Papers)
By your own Waggon you will receive six sacks salt one bundle Domesticks and two Barrels Whiskey delivered in good order yours Respectfully 6 Sacks Salt 2 Bbls Whiskey 1 bundle Domesticks RC ( PPPrHi ).
3Bernard Peyton to James Madison, 10 June 1833 (Madison Papers)
Sales Tobacco by Bernard Peyton For account James Madison Esqr 1833 June 5 For Cash. . 4 Hhds Tobacco (viz) J. M. #3. 1424. 134. 1290 @ $8— $103.20 4. 1316. 134. 1182. . .7.50 88.65 5. 1392. 142. 1250. . .8.50. . . 106.25 6. 1444. 434. 1310. . .7.50. . . 98.25 _________ $396.35 Charges Paid for notes $2—Commission 2 1/2 pr cent $9.91 11.91 Nett proceeds $384.44 Account (DLC) .
4Bernard Peyton to James Madison, 30 July 1833 (Madison Papers)
I have forwarded by Aleck in good order To your address Two Boxes Candles, Two <...> Lim<...> one Small Bundle Silk Two reams writing paper One Keg rice One Keg Mace Pepper Cinnamon Jug blue &c. &c. and Four Bundles Cotton Yarn Yours very respectfully I Received of Aleck Two Hhds Tobco. B. P pr ⅌ J. G. L. RC (DLC) .
5Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 31 January 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Immediately on the rec t of your esteem d favo’r of the 20th Current I proceeded to search for the Articles you wish d and am sorry to say I could neither meet with Bottles or Corks of the description mentioned—I was desirous to have the Bottles picked, and packed in a Hogshead to prevent their being injured by removing, but, this the gentleman (and the only one who had them in the City) would...
6Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 19 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 8th: Inst. came safe to hand and its contents noted—I lost no time after its rec t in waiting on M r Mordecai of whom you speak and found he had no Plaister of Parris on hand, those gentleman who have it aprehend a rise in the Article and hold theirs now at a much higher price than you seem to expect—it was not offer d to me either at Rockets or in Town at less than 12 and...
7Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 27 March 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
From my not having heard forther from you on the subject of the Plaister sent, I have concluded its quality suited and have forwarded the balance of the eight Tons, two on Monday last by a Boat belonging to M r Thomas E. Randolph and the balance ( four Tons) to-day by M r Gilmore —the tolage on the former load by M r Randolph ’s Boat has been paid by me— I regret to say t your
8Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 10 October 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I have just returned to this City and established myself permanently in business, where I am always to be found, and shall be ever happy to serve you and your good family in any possible way—your commands shall at all times be executed with promptitude, and to the best of my judgment should you think proper to favor me with them.—Be pleased to make this known to the different branches of your...
9Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 10 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure to receive your esteemed favor of the 5th current , this morning, enclosing one to Col o Randolph —upon enquiry I find from the time he left here, he must have reached Monticello the day after the date of your letter, I will therefore preserve this communication until I receive your farther instruction.— I have a particular friend and companion about to set out on a Tour of...
10Bernard Peyton to Thomas Jefferson, 17 March 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
I am favord this morning with yours of the 11th Current — I have searched the City for the best Velvet Corks, & have succeeded in procuring the six Gross wished of excellent quality, which shall be forwarded by tomorrow’s stage, to the address of M r Vest Milton — I wrote you a few days since on the subject of M r Preston —I hope you may find it convenient to comply with my request— I have...